Disruption between Leeds and Knottingley expected until 14:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Leeds and Knottingley

Description

The emergency services are dealing with an incident between Leeds and Knottingley. Whilst they carry out their work, some lines are closed.

As a result, train services are unable to run between Leeds and Knottingley via Featherstone (in both directions). Services between Leeds and Knottingley via Castleford are able to run but may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes.

This is expected until 14:00.

Customer advice:

Road transport has been requested to operate:

• 14:20 Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Monkhill

• 14:00 Knottingley to Wakefield Kirkgate

Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.

Additional information:

Network Rail staff are on site.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.